A suspected Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport has left dozens dead and hundreds injured, marking the deadliest attack on a Gulf nation since the escalation of regional tensions. The Saudi-led coalition has pledged a firm response, while the U.S. has signaled potential military involvement, raising concerns over further destabilization in Yemen. The Iran-backed rebel group has warned civilians to avoid Saudi airports, deepening fears of a broader conflict. Analysts suggest the attack could force a reassessment of U.S. strategy in the Middle East amid rising hostilities.
Official says coalition will ‘respond firmly’ as Houthis warn people to avoid Saudi airports and US considers interveningMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesAnalysis: attack will force rethink of Trump strategyThe Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has vowed to retaliate after a suspected Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded more than 300, as Donald Trump said the US could join its military campaign.Saudi Arabia blamed the Iran-allied Houthi rebel movement for the strike on the airport on Saturday, which damaged passenger terminals. It was the deadliest attack on a Gulf country since the war with Iran started in March and an apparent escalation in the Houthis’ war with Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government that it sponsors. Continue reading...
